Ain't buyin' that, bubba. And certainly not true of Focardi, who has not much longer in this world. What's his motive?? If it "is" a scam, then his name is sullied forever. Likewise Stremenos, who has even more reputation to lose.
The "they're all in on it" meme is just ridiculous.
Most people have their price. And these people who are supposed to be concerned about their reputations obviously had no reservations about being associated with Rossi who has been convicted of crimes for his past business practices.